Heavy rain to hit NSW ski fields as fog blankets south-east Queensland Severe weather warnings issued for Snowy Mountains as powerful cold front sweeps across parts of New South Wales and Victoria The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022
Appeal refused for gunning down Vic rival A Melbourne man jailed for gunning down a member of a rival family a decade ago has lost a challenge against his conviction in the Victorian Court of Appeal. AAP · Aug 4, 2022
Vic Lib leader deflects 'deal' questions Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy won't comment on his chief of staff seeking payments from a donor, citing authorities being approached to investigate. AAP · Aug 4, 2022
The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
Ex-ambulance exec sues over toxic culture A former Ambulance Victoria executive says her professional confidence was "shattered" after she was allegedly discriminated against. AAP · Aug 3, 2022
Morning mail: climate bill set to pass, new affirmative consent laws proposed, gold for Ariarne Titmus Thursday: ‘Stealthing’ and ‘deepfake’ porn to be criminalised under new legislation being introduced in Victorian parliament. Plus: the best value fruit and veg this month The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
Gippsland farmer 'shocked' by Crown land campsites announced by Victorian government Gippsland's first campsites on licensed river frontages are open, but expect to share the site with grazing livestock — and bring your own toilet. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
NSW and Victoria weather forecast predicts rain, winds and floods The weather is expected to keep getting wetter for inland NSW and Victoria's alpine regions as the biggest frontal system of the season sweeps through. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
Affirmative consent and ‘stealthing’ laws to be introduced to Victorian parliament Exclusive: Bill set to be introduced Thursday will also target image-based sexual abuse The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
SA building union links with Vic branch The South Australian branch of the CFMEU has joined forces with the powerful Victorian-Tasmanian division led by John Setka. AAP · Aug 3, 2022
From celebrity wrangler to political staffer: how Mitch Catlin’s career change came unstuck Analysis: Liberals were always sceptical of Matthew Guy’s plan to use a marketing maestro to improve the party’s chances in Victoria The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
'Ecstatic' reaction as para-athlete Col Pearse claims Commonwealth Games gold Being forced to improvise during Victoria's lockdowns was only one hurdle the teen faced during what his grandma says were years of sacrifice and dedication. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
Vic Libs leader no-show amid donor scandal The Victorian Liberals are digging in against allegations their leader conspired to commit "potentially corrupt conduct", insisting no bad behaviour took place. AAP · Aug 3, 2022
Weather warning: damaging winds sweep across Australia from west coast to east Perth airport hit by power outages after strong gusts on Tuesday night as eastern states put on alert The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Lake Tyrrell traditional owners apply for protection of sacred meeting place, Mallee tourism drawcard Traditional owners of popular Lake Tyrrell in Victoria's north west call on the federal environment department to urgently intervene and protect the area from further desecration.
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Moyne Shire offers cabins to workers in bid to address housing crisis, labour shortage Cassidy Kroeker's employer was so desperate for his expertise that he was flown to Victoria from Canada as soon as his bags were packed. But once he arrived, he was forced to live out of those bags for months.
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Environmental watchdog investigating 'elevated' lead levels in ducks from Victorian wetlands Wedge-tailed eagles and other protected species are at risk of being paralysed by lead poisoning in Victoria, according to wildlife advocates, with illegal lead ammunition still being used to shoot ducks.
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Voluntary assisted dying's 'prohibitive' communication laws face GP legal challenge A Melbourne doctor is taking legal action against the Attorney-General over laws that prevent GPs from communicating via phone, text message, email or telehealth services with terminally ill patients about voluntary assisted dying.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 Employer calls for changes to Victoria’s rental laws after receiving ‘invasive’ questions from agent Luke Hilakari says he was asked for ‘completely unnecessary’ information about a staff member’s work ethic and punctuality
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 ‘Veticare’: Victoria’s Animal Justice party proposes affordable veterinary care system Upper house MP says program would make animal healthcare more accessible for pet owners and help tackle national vet shortage
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Destructive winds, thunderstorms forecast as cold front bears down on Victoria Warnings have been issued for much of the state, with "locally destructive" winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour possible in Victoria's Alpine region.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 Victorian government asks police, Ibac to investigate proposed deal with Liberal donor Matthew Guy’s chief of staff, Mitch Catlin, resigns over proposal for party donor to pay his company $8,333 a month
AAP · Aug 2, 2022 Vic laws to undercut crypto-savvy crims New Victorian laws would allow authorities to compel cryptocurrency platforms to divulge information about suspects and seize digital "wallets".
ABC News · Aug 1, 2022 Victorian government introduces reforms for Crown Melbourne amid calls for pre-commitment rules to apply statewide New laws will require people who gamble to pre-commit to losses and time spent on poker machines at Melbourne's Crown Casino, as part of reforms following a royal commission, but advocates say the change should apply to all pokie venues.
AAP · Aug 1, 2022 New laws crack down on Vic casino, punters Victorians will be forced to set gambling limits at the pokies and stick to $1000 cash per 24 hours at Melbourne's Crown casino under new laws.